Eggs - how long to boil eggs. Guide to soft, hard or medium boiled eggs for Easter. The trick to not cracking

Boiling eggs sounds simple, but we've all had that little kitchen fiasco when our eggs crack during cooking and the whites leak into the water. Luckily, there's a simple trick that can help prevent this problem. What's the secret? The key to success is temperature and a small additional ingredient—salt or vinegar. When an egg goes from the fridge to boiling water too quickly, it often bursts due to the thermal shock. Internal pressure can also c…

Boiling time for eggs varies depending on how you like them: soft, medium, or hard. There are only a few minutes between a soft yolk and a hard one, and the right method can make all the difference.